ASEAN countries join hands to combat climate change (Tuesday, November 24,2020)

Cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be critical to complement and scale up efforts by each member nations, said a recent article published on the Jakarta Post.

  ASEAN looks towards sustainable energy future (Monday, November 23,2020)

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An chaired a press conference in Hanoi on November 20 to inform about major contents of the joint statement of the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).

  EAS countries seek result-oriented energy policy for economic recovery (Monday, November 23,2020)

Delegates at the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) – Energy Ministers’ Meeting on November 20 reiterated the significance of ensuring stable supply and clean energy with affordable prices to support economic and daily activities.

  ASEAN+3 energy ministers pledge to push sustainable post-pandemic recovery (Monday, November 23,2020)

Energy ministers of ASEAN countries and partners have affirmed their commitment to pursue sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery measures by strengthening partnerships and renovation to ensure energy security, transformation, and recovery.

  Chairman’s Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit: Cohesive and Responsive (Monday, November 23,2020)

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings took place virtually from November 12-15. ASEAN leaders agreed to issue the Chairman's Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit at the end of the event.

  ASEAN energy ministers, IEA gather at online dialogue (Saturday, November 21,2020)

A dialogue was held between ASEAN energy ministers and the International Energy Agency (IEA) via videoconference in Hanoi on November 19.

  Myanmar commends Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2020 (Friday, November 20,2020)

Despite challenges in the region, under Vietnam’s chairmanship, ASEAN has reached greater heights and further shown its unity and resilience to the world with the spirit of “cohesive and responsive ASEAN”, Myanmar Ambassador to ASEAN Aung Myo Myint has said.

  Senior defence officials in ASEAN, partners discuss preparations for ADMM+ (Friday, November 20,2020)

The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM+) was held online on November 19 under the chair of Deputy Defence Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh.

  Vietnam attends 5th Senior Officials's Meeting for ASEAN+3 Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (Thursday, November 19,2020)

Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan attended the 5th Senior Officials’ Meeting for ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM +3) held virtually on November 18.

  37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits wrap up successfully (Tuesday, November 17,2020)

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded susseffully on November 15 afternoon.

  PM highlights success of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits (Tuesday, November 17,2020)

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded successfully, with a record number of 80 documents adopted and signed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told the press on November 15.

  Vietnam exerts great efforts to complete ASEAN Chairmanship: Deputy FM (Tuesday, November 17,2020)

Vietnam has made great efforts and innovations to fulfill its ASEAN Chairmanship 2020, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and General Secretary of the National ASEAN 2020 Committee Nguyen Quoc Dung affirmed on November 15.

  Vietnam outstanding as ASEAN Chair: Officials (Tuesday, November 17,2020)

Members of ASEAN, international political observers, and media outlets all view Vietnam as having fulfilled its role as the ASEAN Chair in 2020 superbly, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh has said.

  PM: ASEAN shall surely rise above challenges, bring prosperity to citizens (Friday, November 13,2020)

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended and delivered his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 37th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi on November 12.

  ASEAN-China ties among most substantive partner relations of ASEAN: PM Phuc (Friday, November 13,2020)

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the 23rd ASEAN-China Summit held online on November 12 afternoon with the participation of ASEAN leaders, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and the bloc’s Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi.

  ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit held (Friday, November 13,2020)

The ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit was held on November 12 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

  23rd ASEAN-Japan Summit held online (Friday, November 13,2020)

The 23rd ASEAN-Japan Summit was held online under the chair of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

  RCEP - A new boost for regional enterprises (Thursday, November 12,2020)

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, expected to be signed on November 15 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi, will be the world’s largest free trade agreement (FTA) and is a significant boost for ASEAN businesses, including those in Vietnam, according to insiders.

  Modern Diplomacy hails Vietnam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2020 (Thursday, November 12,2020)

Modern Diplomacy, an invaluable platform for assessing and evaluating complex international issues, on November 10 ran an article giving an assessment of Vietnam’s performance as ASEAN 2020 Chair and the significance of the 37th ASEAN Summit for the region amid current challenges.

  Lao Deputy FM: ASEAN fulfils all set plans in 2020 under Vietnam chairmanship (Thursday, November 12,2020)

Under the leadership of Vietnam as ASEAN 2020 Chair, ASEAN has fulfilled all of its set goals, initiatives and priorities despite facing many great challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Thongphan Savanphet.

  37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kick off (Thursday, November 12,2020)

The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits kicked off virtually in Hanoi on November 12, with Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong attending.

  ASEAN economic ministers hold online troika dialogue with Switzerland (Wednesday, November 11,2020)

The ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Troika Open-ended Dialogue with Switzerland Trade Minister was held online on November 10 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

  RCEP may result in change in regional trade and investment flows: Cambodian expert (Wednesday, November 11,2020)

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the global supply chain and hurt regional economies, it may become a driving force for the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), said Chheang Vannarith, President of the Cambodian-based Asian Vision Institute (AVI).

  Implementation of Vietnam’s initiatives to ASEAN Economic Community reviewed (Wednesday, November 11,2020)

The implementation of priorities and initiatives proposed by Vietnam as Chair of ASEAN 2020 to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was reviewed at the 19th AEC Council Meeting held virtually on November 10.

  ASEAN Senior Officials’ Preparatory Meeting held online (Tuesday, November 10,2020)

The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Preparatory Meeting was held on November 9 via video conference.

  Senior officials review preparations for 37th ASEAN Summit, related events (Tuesday, November 10,2020)

The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Preparatory Meeting took place via videoconference on November 9 to look into preparations for the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, slated for later this week.

  Vice President calls for solidarity among ASEAN businesswomen (Tuesday, November 10,2020)

The ASEAN Women CEO Summit was held in Hanoi on November 9 with the theme “Making changes for a stronger and more responsive women entrepreneur community”.

  ASEAN navy chiefs call for stronger co-operation (Monday, November 9,2020)

International co-operation at sea, manifested by the co-ordination of actions among countries at bilateral, regional and global levels, is indispensable to protect this essential living source and helps harmonise maritime activities and address trans-boundary challenges, a senior official said on November 5.

  ASEAN officials gather at Socio-Cultural Community Council meeting (Monday, November 9,2020)

The 24th meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council, the most important event of the ASCC this year, was held online on November 6 with the participation of 10 member countries’ officials, the ASEAN Secretary-General, and the bloc’s Secretariat.

  ASEAN People’s Forum wraps up (Monday, November 9,2020)

The ASEAN People’s Forum (APF) 2020 concluded on November 7 after three days of sitting with two plenary sessions and 24 workshops covering 11 different topics.